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Hayden Catholic High School

  • LocationTopeka, KS
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 321 students
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Hayden Catholic High School in Topeka, Kansas publishes Mass on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM in its chapel, a whole-community Mass each month, confession twice a week during lunch, and Friday Eucharistic adoration with student sign-ups. Four years of theology are required, and students complete 15 to 25 hours of Christian service each year. The school names a chaplain and a campus minister and lists faith clubs including GRACE, the Knights of the Immaculate Heart and a Pro-Life Club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Wednesday–Friday1:00 PMThe Chapel, Hayden Catholic High School · Published for the 2026-27 school year on the sacraments page.
  • Friday3:15 PMThe Chapel, Hayden Catholic High School · During the football season only.

Confession 2

  • Wednesday11:00 AMHayden Catholic High School, during lunch · Also by appointment with the chaplain.
  • Friday12:00 PMHayden Catholic High School, during lunch · Also by appointment with the chaplain.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
    Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
    “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
    Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered twice a week during lunches (Wednesday at 11 AM and Friday at 12 PM)”
    Confession is offered twice a week during lunch.
    “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered twice a week during lunches (Wednesday at 11 AM and Friday at 12 PM)”
    Confession is offered twice a week during lunch.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Hayden Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miMost Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 1.8 mi1Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Assumption Catholic Church: 2.9 mi3Campus Ministry, Hayden Catholic High School: 0.1 miHayden Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  2. Saint Joseph Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 227 Southwest Van Buren Street, Topeka
  3. Assumption Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 204 Southwest 8th Avenue, Topeka

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The whole school attends Mass together once a month, per the sacraments page. Other Masses are optional and are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hayden attends Mass together every month as a whole community.”
      The whole school attends Mass together once a month.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Offered twice a week during lunch (Wednesday and Friday), with appointments also available.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered twice a week during lunches (Wednesday at 11 AM and Friday at 12 PM)”
      Confession is offered twice a week during lunch.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Every Friday, with a weekly student sign-up for 20-minute slots.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Friday. Students are invited weekly to sign up for a 20 minute time slot to adore Jesus.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered every Friday with weekly student sign-ups.
    2. 2026-27 Student/Family Handbook | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-27-Student_Family-handbook-.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Three strikes and a student will lose the privilege of Adoration on Fridays for the school year.”
      The 2026-27 handbook describes Friday adoration for students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Under the direction of the school’s Chaplain, Fr. Thomas Maddock”
      Fr. Thomas Maddock is named as the school's chaplain.
    2. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Thomas Maddock Chaplain & Parochial Vicar of Christ the King chaplain@haydencatholic.net”
      Fr. Thomas Maddock is listed as the school's chaplain, with the chaplain's office email.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is required each year, one class a semester, for four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Requirements | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Required each year. Theology courses must be completed successfully.”
      Theology is required each year for graduation.
    2. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Curriculum - students take one Theology class a semester.”
      Students take one theology class a semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school says its theology curriculum is based on the USCCB Core Curriculum; the course titles are the school's own.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/theologycurriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology curriculum is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Core Curriculum in accordance with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.”
      The theology curriculum is based on the USCCB Core Curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (A required senior course, 4B Apologetics, is in the theology sequence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/theologycurriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4B | Apologetics”
      Apologetics is a required senior theology course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are offered for all students, with a retreat for each grade level; seniors are required to attend one.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are delighted to offer retreats for all students.”
      The school offers retreats for all students.
      “More information will come out closer to each grade level's retreat date.”
      Each grade level has its own retreat date.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four ministry staff are named: the chaplain, the campus minister, the coordinator of faith formation and a campus ministry moderator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Thomas Maddock Chaplain & Parochial Vicar of Christ the King chaplain@haydencatholic.net”
      Fr. Thomas Maddock is listed as the school's chaplain, with the chaplain's office email.
      “Coordinator of Topeka Youth Ministry samsonj@haydencatholic.net”
      Mr. Jared Samson is listed as coordinator of faith formation.
    2. Campus Ministry | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact Mrs. Sheetz, Campus Minister sheetzc@haydencatholic.net”
      Mrs. Sheetz is listed as campus minister.
      “Mr. Gabriel Hillebert St. Joseph Moderator hillebertg@haydencatholic.net”
      Mr. Gabriel Hillebert is the moderator of the St. Joseph group.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (GRACE, the Knights of the Immaculate Heart and the Pro-Life Club.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “GRACE meets every other week to hear formational talks and engage in discussion about various topics led by student leaders and female mentors.”
      GRACE is a student group that meets every other week for formational talks and discussion.
      “The Knights of the Immaculate Heart are young men striving together for holiness, virtue and spiritual leadership.”
      The Knights of the Immaculate Heart is a student group for young men.
      “The Pro-Life Club was established to educate students on what it means to promote a culture of life in modern America.”
      The Pro-Life Club is a student group that educates students on promoting a culture of life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Mass is celebrated during the school day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and the rosary is offered three days a week.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
      Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
      “The Rosary is offered three days a week led by different campus ministry student groups.”
      The rosary is offered three days a week, led by campus ministry student groups.
    2. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayer opportunities before school: Mass, Rosary or Bible Study”
      The school lists prayer opportunities before school, including Mass, the rosary and Bible study.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service page sets 15 hours for freshmen and 25 hours a year after that. The life-at-Hayden page gives 10 and 20 hours. Either way the total over four years is 40 or more.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete 25 hours of service each year, with freshmen completing 15 hours as they transition to high school.”
      Students complete 25 hours of service a year, and 15 as freshmen.
    2. Life at Hayden | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/about/life-at-hayden · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every student at Hayden is required to serve at least 10 hours (Freshman), 20 hours (Sophomore-Seniors).”
      The life-at-Hayden page gives a lower service minimum (10 hours as a freshman, 20 a year after).
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Senior theology course 4A, Living Justice & Peace, introduces the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/theologycurriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      Senior theology course 4A introduces the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Pro-Life Club makes an annual visit to Washington D.C. or the March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The club makes an annual visit to Washington D.C. or the March for Life.”
      The Pro-Life Club makes an annual visit to Washington D.C. or the March for Life.
      “The Pro-Life Club was established to educate students on what it means to promote a culture of life in modern America.”
      The Pro-Life Club is a student group that educates students on promoting a culture of life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Required Corporal Works of Mercy service and the Faith in Action service course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 parish, 5 Corporal Works of Mercy, 5 Ignite Rally”
      Each year's service includes Corporal Works of Mercy hours.
    2. Theology Curriculum | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/theologycurriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The social mission of the Church is exemplified in this semester course of community service.”
      Faith in Action is a semester course of community service in the city.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is published on campus on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and the whole school attends Mass together once a month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
      Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
      “Hayden attends Mass together every month as a whole community.”
      The whole school attends Mass together once a month.
  • Confession is offered twice a week during lunch, and Eucharistic adoration is offered every Friday with student sign-ups.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered twice a week during lunches (Wednesday at 11 AM and Friday at 12 PM)”
      Confession is offered twice a week during lunch.
      “Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Friday. Students are invited weekly to sign up for a 20 minute time slot to adore Jesus.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered every Friday with weekly student sign-ups.
  • Theology is required each year for graduation, with one theology class each semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Requirements | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/academics/academic-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Required each year. Theology courses must be completed successfully.”
      Theology is required each year for graduation.
    2. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Curriculum - students take one Theology class a semester.”
      Students take one theology class a semester.
  • Service is required each year: 15 hours for freshmen and 25 hours a year after that.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students complete 25 hours of service each year, with freshmen completing 15 hours as they transition to high school.”
      Students complete 25 hours of service a year, and 15 as freshmen.

Concerns

  • Mass is published for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
      Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
  • The public pages describe faith in the theology courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Curriculum | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/theologycurriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology curriculum is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Core Curriculum in accordance with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.”
      The theology curriculum is based on the USCCB Core Curriculum.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Hayden Catholic High School

  • Address: 401 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: haydencatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, haydencatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 3

  • Pro-Life trip to Washington D.C. or the March for LifeOff campus
    Annual
    The club's annual visit to Washington D.C. or the March for Life.
    haydencatholic.org
  • Faith in ActionOff campus
    A semester course of community service at institutions in the city.
    haydencatholic.org
  • Christian service hours
    Required service each year through parishes, Corporal Works of Mercy and an Ignite Rally.
    haydencatholic.org, haydencatholic.org

Faith formation 1

  • Spiritual direction
    One-to-one spiritual direction sessions for students who want them.
    haydencatholic.org

Clubs and groups 3

  • GRACE (Girls Respond Actively To Christ's Example)
    Every other week
    A community of young women who meet every other week for formational talks and discussion, with a devotion to Our Lady of Grace and the Divine Mercy.
    haydencatholic.org
  • Knights of the Immaculate Heart
    Young men who meet for formational talks, accountability, fellowship, prayer and occasional activities such as hikes, dinners and service projects.
    haydencatholic.org
  • Pro-Life Club
    Educates students on promoting a culture of life and makes an annual visit to Washington D.C. or the March for Life.
    haydencatholic.org, haydencatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Eucharistic Adoration
    Fridays, 20-minute sign-up slots
    Student adoration every Friday, with an annual school-wide adoration with the Archbishop in the spring.
    haydencatholic.org, haydencatholic.org
  • Student rosary
    Three days a week
    The rosary, led by different campus ministry student groups.
    haydencatholic.org

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Contact Mrs. Sheetz, Campus Minister sheetzc@haydencatholic.net”
    Mrs. Sheetz is listed as campus minister.
    “GRACE meets every other week to hear formational talks and engage in discussion about various topics led by student leaders and female mentors.”
    GRACE is a student group that meets every other week for formational talks and discussion.
  2. Faith Formation | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/faithformation · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Coordinator of Topeka Youth Ministry samsonj@haydencatholic.net”
    Mr. Jared Samson is listed as coordinator of faith formation.
    “Theology Curriculum - students take one Theology class a semester.”
    Students take one theology class a semester.
  3. Sacraments & Devotions | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/faith/sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 1:00 PM in the Chapel.”
    Mass is offered on campus in the chapel on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM.
  4. Contact | Hayden Catholic High Schoolhaydencatholic.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Location: 401 SW Gage Blvd. Topeka, KS 66606”
    The school's address is 401 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
47 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, KS
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)321
Students in grades 9–12321
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges80%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Hayden Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Hayden Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
What is Hayden Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Hayden Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at The Chapel and Hayden Catholic High School. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Hayden Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Hayden Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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